Definition
ἅλωσις, -εως, ἡ
(ἁλίσκομαι), [in LXX: Jeremiah 50:46 (תָּפַשׂ ni.)* ;]
a taking, capture: 2 Peter 2:12.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἅλωσις:
- תָּפַשׂta.pha.s“to capture”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 2 Peter 2:12ἅλωσιν · to be capturedThese men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.